Summertime doesn’t make living easier in Greece.While tourists are flocking to the Mediterranean country from all over the world, more than 50 percent of the local population can’t affo…
Saga to launch four-night European taster cruise this autumn
Anyone thinking about booking their first cruise can enjoy a four-night taster cruise on Saga Sapphire which features a pub crawl in Amsterdam and the opportunity to sample beer and chocolate in Br…
A river-swimmer’s paradise in the heart of England
Preconceptions about places we’ve never been are formed in a multitude of ways: what we read, watch or hear about it, and sometimes even the people who are from there – whether we like …
Irish Countryside Hotels Are Getting a Boost Thanks to Brexit
Ireland’s luxury hotel properties are performing well. In this Wednesday June 20, 2012 file photo a flock of sheep stand in a field as two Aer Lingus jets taxi and take off at Dublin Airport,…
Travelodge opens new flagship property in Yorkshire
Travelodge has opened its new flagship hotel at Layerthorpe, York.The company’s fifth hotel in the city also marks Travelodge being crowned York’s largest branded hotel provider in the …
Albania Competes for Visitors by Splashing Out on Scuba Diving Industry
Descending beneath the waves, the cloudy first few meters quickly give way to clear waters and an astonishing sight — dozens, perhaps hundreds, of tightly packed ancient vases lie on the seab…
Norwegian reaches new passenger milestone in July
Norwegian marked another milestone in July, as the company carried more than 3.3 million passengers in a single month.The total number of passengers increased by 15 per cent compared to the same mo…
France’s Rail Operator Comes in for Some Heavy Criticism After Long Delays
French Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne had harsh words for the way national railway operator SNCF handled a signaling failure that caused massive train delays and created havoc for travelers dur…
Barcelona Overtourism: Airbnb and Short-Term Rentals
It’s our fifth birthday this week. Click on the logo for more big stories.Barcelona’s city government has opened nearly 6,000 disciplinary cases against illegal tourist apartments in th…
Hit-and-Run Tourism Fought by Uffizi Gallery in Florence With New Strategy
The famed Uffizi Gallery in Florence is taking a swipe at so-called “hit-and-run tourism,” announcing on Monday price increases on single-entry tickets, while inaugurating three-day and…